Queer China, 'Comrade' China (), directed by Cui Zi’en, is a 2008 independent Chinese documentary about homosexuality in China. The film features interviews with prominent academics and activists. Interviewees include the film's director Cui Zi'en, actress and activist Shitou, sociologist Li Yinhe and director Zhang Yuan. It covers 80 years of evolution of Chinese attitudes on LGBTQ people, ending with the proposed 2003 Same-sex Marriage Bill.
Film Content
Organization The film consists of 11 "chapters" that discuss aspects and periods of homosexuality in China. Topics discussed include the decriminalization of homosexuality, its removal as a mental illness, the development of queer theory in China, and the appearance of gay people on Chinese television shows.
Interviewees In order of appearance:Queer China, Comrade China. Dir. Cui, Zi'en. dGenerate Films. 2008.
Li Yinhe Qin Shide Zhang Beichuan Fuxi Shitou Guo Xiaofei Tongge Pan Suiming Zhou Dan Cheng Qingsong Bai Yonggbin Zhen Li Zhang Yi Lisa Rofel Qiao Qiao Guo Yaqi Xu Bin Zhitong Binglan DongDong Xiangqi Fan Popo Mai Kiang Zhao Jing Gogo Chung To Paul Crook Huang YingYing Xu Gehui Ming Ming Hao Ting Da Wei Wei Jiang Jiang Gao Yanning Zhang Yuan Yang Yang Li Yu Meng Nuo Zhu Ri Kun Wang Wo
Awards, nominations, and honors Pusan International Film Festival Official Selection 24th Turino GLBT Film Festival Audience Award Best Documentary Shanghai PRIDE Opening Night Film Beijing Queer Film Festival Official Selection
See also Recognition of same-sex unions in China LGBT rights in China Homosexuality in China
References
External links
Queer China on dGenerate Films website